The Marketplace for the MICE Industry
Where the right people meet and the industry moves.
Join 3,000+ MICE professionals in Tampa for three days of curated meetings, high-impact networking, and measurable ROI.
A Better Way to Experience the Industry
Everything is intentionally designed to help you meet the right people, close deals faster, and leave with measurable results.
Pre-Scheduled Meetings That Drive Revenue
Meet people who align with your goals through thoughtfully matched, pre-scheduled meetings designed to lead to real opportunities and next steps.
Discover the Partners Behind Your Next Big Win
Explore an immersive trade show featuring the solutions and innovations empowering the next era of events.
Walk Away With Actionable Strategies
Hear from industry leaders and practitioners sharing practical insights, fresh thinking, and real-world strategies you can take back and apply immediately.
Build Relationships That Turn Into Real Business
No awkward small talk. Just well-designed moments that make it easy to meet people, start conversations, and build real relationships while having fun.
This Is What Real Event ROI Looks Like
Meetings that Matter
Industry Professionals
Qualified Buyers
New Buyers You Won't Meet Anywhere Else
Exhibitors Driving Innovation
If You Drive Events, This Is Where You Need to Be
You’re in the right place if you’re responsible for planning, sourcing, selling, or powering events at scale.
Event Organizers
Meeting Planners
Meeting & Event Management Companies
Procurement Agencies
National & Regional Tourist Offices and Convention Bureaus
Hoteliers
Conference & Exhibition Venues
Airlines & Transportation Companies
Event Management Specialists
Technology Providers
Gifting & Merchandising
Experiential Agencies
Show Up at Connect Marketplace
Four ways to plug into the most efficient marketplace in the MICE industry—each designed to help you make smarter connections and drive real results.
Hosted Buyer Experience
Meet pre-qualified suppliers through curated, pre-scheduled meetings designed to save time and maximize sourcing efficiency.
✅ Personalized meeting schedules
✅ Complimentary travel & accommodations
✅ Exclusive Hosted Buyer perks
Supplier Experience
Connect with qualified buyers actively looking for partners through structured meetings and intentional networking.
✅ Pre-scheduled meetings with decision-makers
✅ Customizable meeting packages
✅ Upgrade opportunities
Exhibit or Sponsor
Put your brand in front of qualified buyers looking for partners, and turn conversations into real business opportunities
✅ High-visibility brand exposure
✅ Lead generation that converts
✅ Touch points that deliver measurable ROI
Power Pass
Join the marketplace, access education, and build connections across the industry without a full meeting schedule.
✅ Access to trade show & education
✅ Networking events
✅ Flexible participation
Savannah Montgomery
Manager, Events and Hospitality
Salesforce
This is how you plan an event! Everything is thought of from pre-registration to the closing events. Be ready to come home energized and buzzing from the week's events!
Missed 2025? Don't Miss What Happens Next.
Connect Marketplace 2025 was only the beginning.
In 2026, Tampa Bay will raise the bar even higher. Business will be bigger. Education will be bolder. Innovation will accelerate. Ideas will push the very limits of possibility.
Secure your spot today and be part of the event that defines the future.
